A Book on Intellectual property rights (IPRs),
primarily oriented towards pharmaceuticals,
for PG students and researchers to help them
understand the laws, practicalities
e.g. commercialization, International systems
and useful resources regarding patents and other IPRs.

Content

1. Intellectual Property Rights
Introduction
Types of IPRs
Benefits from the protection of IPRs
IPR related treaties and international agreements

2. Introduction to Patents
Introduction
History
Benefits of patent system

5. International Systems for Patenting
International treaties and systems
World patent

6. Patents and Pharmaceuticals
Introduction
Comparison of patents and regulatory
mechanisms in pharmaceutical trade
Criticism of patents
Asymmetrical view of patents between
developed and developing countries
Drug price competition and patent term
restoration act (Waxman-Hatch act)
Other forms of protections
Patents and the Indian pharmaceutical Industry